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Fay vs Fridays: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Fay and Fridays based on our independent scoring across trust, value, experience, product range, and reputation — plus real pricing for the treatments they both offer.

Our Verdict

Fay scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (61.9/100 vs 55.3/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Fridays comes out ahead on value.

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Fay
Fair

Insurance-billed marketplace for virtual registered-dietitian care (weight management, diabetes, GLP-1 support, PCOS); it does not prescribe medication.

Visit Fay
55

Bootstrapped GLP-1 weight-management clinic offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with bundled dietitian, fitness, and mental health coaching.

Visit Fridays

Score Breakdown

DimensionFayFridays
Overall Score61.9/100 ✓55.3/100
Trust & Safety30%66/100 ✓55/100
Value25%70/10075/100 ✓
Experience20%62/100 ✓50/100
Product Range15%40/100 ✓30/100
Reputation10%62/100 ✓55/100

At a Glance

Founded20222023
HeadquartersSchaumburg, ILIrvine, CA
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories21
Treatments listed15
Starting price$0/mo$98/mo

Pricing Where They Compete

Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.

CategoryFayFridays
Weight Loss / GLP-1Free–$150
Registered Dietitian Sessions
$98
Branded Wegovy (Pill or Pen)

Fay

+Registered dietitians only, in-network with 700+ plans; many members pay $0 per session
+Pre-booking price estimator based on the member's insurance benefits
+Large clinician bench (3,400+ RDs) covering 30+ specialties including diabetes, PCOS and GLP-1 nutrition support
−No prescribers: Fay cannot prescribe or supply GLP-1s or any other medication
−Insurance estimates are unreliable per reviewers, with '$0 copay' visits later billed at $230 up to $1,400
−Reports of unexpected recurring charges and charges continuing after cancellation
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Fridays

+Comprehensive all-inclusive pricing: labs, unlimited visits, dietitian, mental health support, and fitness app bundled
+Competitive compounded GLP-1 pricing starting at $150/mo on annual plan
+Unique insurance concierge handles prior authorizations for brand-name GLP-1s
−BBB 'F' rating — failed to respond to 9 out of 11 complaints
−Reports of ineffective compounded semaglutide; one customer received medication from pharmacy with health violations
−Billing problems: duplicate charges (one customer charged 6 times), difficulty canceling
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Fay vs Fridays — FAQ

Is Fay better than Fridays?

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Fay scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (61.9/100 vs 55.3/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. Fridays comes out ahead on value.

Is Fay or Fridays cheaper?

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Fay has the lower starting price (from $0/mo vs $98/mo for Fridays). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Fay and Fridays both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. Fay covers 2 treatment categories total and Fridays covers 1.

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